Stories

Mary Twis Receives Grant to Continue Human Trafficking Research
Mary Twis, associate professor of social work in the Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences at Texas Christian University, has received a grant from the Texas Bar Foundation to support the completion of her research on enhancing law enforcement response to human trafficking. Specifically, it focuses on the integration of trauma- and violence- informed care (TVIC) principles into their work with trafficking survivors.

NIH Awards TCU Grant for Innovative Voice Rehabilitation Research
Harris College's Marilyn & Morgan Davies Dean Chris Watts, Ph.D., will lead research endeavors on the application of innovative technology for treating muscle tension dysphonia (MTD) associated with voice disorders following a $340K federal grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Exploring the Intersection of Gaming and Fitness
Haylei Scoggins, a second-year Ph.D. in Health Sciences student specializing in Sport & Exercise Psychology, is leading innovative research focused on the exercise behaviors of adult video game players—a population often overlooked in health studies.

Enhancing Student Experience and Paving the Way for Future Health Science Professionals
Harris Ambassadors support and enhance the college’s prospective, undergraduate and graduate student experience by serving as official student representatives of Harris College through active participation as experience facilitators, peer advisors and student influencers.

TCU Week on NPR's Academic Minute
Texas Christian University researchers will be featured on NPR’s “The Academic Minute” podcast, a prestigious platform that highlights significant academic studies on pressing issues of the day.

Nursing Alumna Returns to Harris College to Take On New Role
Charity Gates ’11, a proud TCU Nursing graduate, takes on a new role at Harris College where she aims to impact nursing education through her expertise in critical care and patient safety.

New Assistant Professor Brings Expertise and Passion to TCU's Nursing Faculty
With a focus on student success and evidence-based practice, Dyamond Bell, DNP, brings a wealth of experience from various health care settings to TCU.

Clinical Nursing Expert Joins TCU as Assistant Professor
Nicole Frederick ’24, DNP, joins Harris College as an assistant professor of professional practice, contributing her extensive expertise in trauma, critical care and clinical nursing.
TCU Nursing Student Awarded Prestigious Aliene Carrington Ewell National Scholarship
TCU Nursing’s Megan Carlos ’25 has been awarded the Aliene Carrington Ewell (ACE) National Scholarship for her dedication and leadership in nursing.

New Student Organization Connects TCU Nursing Students with the CRNA Profession
Frogs for CRNAs provides a dynamic community for students to learn about and prepare for careers as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists.